Do you want to join a boxing class, but don’t know which gym to go to? Take a look at the following 10 best boxing gyms in South Carolina.
1. Battle Boxing Gym
Kevin and Kashima Brown opened Battle Boxing Gym in 2016. Coach Kevin came into the gym with more than 35 years of experience in boxing. He and his well-trained staff of USA Boxing certified coaches stand ready to mold you into a great boxer or just get you fit.
This Columbia based gym is a traditional boxing venue that offers one on one competitive and non-competitive boxing training to all ages and all skill levels. Their class schedules and personal training sessions are all paid as you go, so there are no monthly fees.
Get in touch with the gym for further details.
2. Rodriguez Boxing Academy
Rodriguez Boxing Academy in Summerville is the place where champions are made. If you are looking for a gym where you can get serious about the sport of boxing, this is the place you’ll want to be. The training, experience and determination of their coaching staff is top notch.
The gym offers training designed to produce South Carolina’s future Golden Glove Champions and they have proven results to show they mean business. They have classes meant for all ages and skill levels, with their beginning classes accepting children as young as five years old.
Reach out to the staff for additional information.
3. Hurricane Boxing
This James Island boxing gym is the largest USA Boxing gym in South Carolina. Founded by Coach Michael Golemis in 1999, the gym is staffed by a number of experienced boxing coaches’ intent on getting each member they train in top fighting form.
Men, women, and children are all welcome to train for competition or take non-competitive fitness classes based in boxing principals. You can select from a variety of drop-in classes or pay a monthly membership for more serious training on a regular schedule.
Contact the gym to inquire about their offerings.
4. CHS Boxing Club
Al “Hollywood” Meggett opened CHS Boxing Club in an old Charleston fire station in 1983. It quickly became a safe haven where inner-city youth could explore their physical abilities and learn the skills they needed to take their talent to the next level or enter competition.
CHS is a traditional boxing gym where individuals interested in the sport of boxing can learn and grow under the guidance of an experienced pro. This newly remodeled gym with modern equipment follows the guidelines set by the South Carolina boxing commission.
Talk to the gym for a comprehensive overview.
5. Rock Hill Boxing Club
The Rock Hill Boxing Club has been around for around four decades. It was previously owned by the late Carolina Boxing Hall of Famer Charlie Hammond. Charlie was inducted in 2006. Two years later, his wife, Marjorie was also inducted after a career as a boxing judge.
The Rock Hill gym is currently directed by Coach Alonzo Lumpkin, a former student of Coach Hammond and amateur boxer. Members can learn the art of boxing in order to compete or as a means of improving their cardio fitness, overall strength, or coordination.
Drop a line to the staff to discover more.
6. Beast Boxing
Shannon and Glenn Griffiths opened Beast Boxing to support their daughter’s boxing efforts, but they offer just as much to the community around them. They aim to promote boxing as not only a sport, but also a way of keeping fit, building self-confidence, and learning self-defense.
This Myrtle Beach gym has group fitness and boxing classes for children and adults. This family friendly gym also trains the trainers in their classes geared toward preparing personal boxing and personal fitness trainers to pass along the art of the sport to their own students.
Make contact with this boxing facility to learn more.
7. White Rock Boxing
Charleston native Billy Stanick is the driving forces behind White Rock Boxing in Chapin. Over the course of his long history in South Carolina, Billy has been actively involved in training, and managing and promoting boxers. His successes include several SC Golden Globe champs.
The gym operates as a charity that aims to help boxers and coaches improve their skills for the purpose of competition, character development, and fitness improvement. They work to give US Boxing or Olympic minded athletes a chance to pursue their dreams to compete.
Connect with the gym to explore your options.
8. I am Team R
If it’s choices you are after, Team Robinson MMA & Fitness in Sumter has you covered. Named for its owner, Jerome Robinson, the gym offers training in boxing, MMA, BJJ, Muay Thai kickboxing and a variety of other martial arts disciplines.
The gym offers classes specifically designed for men, women and children aged four and up. You can also sign up for one-on-one personal training tailored to your fitness needs and taught by an experienced and qualified coach who knows how to bring out the best in you.
Get started on your preferred program today.
9. Strickland’s Boxing and Fitness
Jonathan Strickland is the owner of Strickland’s Boxing and Fitness. Though his journey as an athlete was cut prematurely by injuries received in a car accident, he continued to foster a love for the sport among the youth in his community. In April 2016, he opened his own gym in Lake City.
Strikland’s provides a variety of options for those interested in honing their boxing skills, but it also includes opportunities to participate in other fitness routines. Yoga, aerobics, and Zumba classes are available. You can also tan or get a massage between rounds of getting fit.
Reach out to the fitness center to dive deeper into their services.
10. Greenville Academy
Whether you want to learn to box like a pro, practice self-defense, become a kung fu master or just get into shape, Greenville Academy can get there. Learn from experienced trainers in a group or private setting regardless of your skill level. Beginners are always welcome here.
This Greenville based fitness center is eager to meet you halfway, offering a schedule that suits your needs if you can’t make classes and even offering some of their courses online for you to follow at home. Whatever you want to learn, they are ready to teach you.
Contact the gym directly to gain a better understanding of what they offer.
